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The deadline to start a typically personal injury claim against a private defendant is usually three years. However, that deadline can change, and the time to notify that defendant can be as little as three months before you lose the right to bring a claim. If you have been injured, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible, and not wait longer than 1 month.